Hey dad, get creative with your children

5:20 PM,
Jun. 30, 2013

Dads and kids can turn simple household products into fun projects.

Written by

State Point

There is something about the way dads think that allow them to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. If you're the kind of handy dad that can be counted on to fix and build things around the house, consider translating those skills to getting creative with your kids.

"There are so many benefits to making things with your kids - they learn practical skills, they get one-on-one time with daddy, they get to exercise their imagination, and they have lots of fun," says Scott Bedford, author of the new book, "Made By Dad: 67 Blueprints For Making Cool Stuff," and a Webby Award-winner for ...